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DOHA, Qatar - For one U.S. Army reservist, Sgt. Hector G. Wilson, the hardest part of being mobilized to support Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is being away from family and friends. Thanks to his employer, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., he doesn't have to worry about finances and job security.
Although he is deployed, the Maryville, Tenn., company continues to provide him with bonuses and promotions. "They have been very supportive of all of their military employees," said Wilson, adding that he is thankful to his supervisor, Matt Sullivan, for easing his transition from citizen soldier to activated Reserve soldier.
Wilson has been a customer service representative at Vanderbilt for less than a year. In the military, he is a postal finance noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) with the 721st Adjutant General Postal Company out of Oakridge, Tenn. With 14 years of military experience under his belt, he supervises a team of four finance clerks here.
Wilson commented that he is proud to serve his country during OEF, which is his first deployment.
Wilson's deployment to Qatar is under the military command of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). USCENTCOM, which is located at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla., is the unified command responsible for U.S. security interests in 27 nations that stretch from the Horn of Africa (HOA) through the Arabian Gulf region, into Central Asia. USCENTCOM is one of nine unified commands in the Department of Defense (DOD).
Central Command's mission includes enhancing regional stability and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to regional security. CENTCOM is also responsible for executing the Global War on Terror in its assigned area of responsibility (AOR), which includes Iraq, Afghanistan and HOA. Other important USCENTCOM activities include humanitarian and security assistance programs, as well as combined training and education opportunities for military members in AOR nations.
Wilson said he looks forward to returning back to work at Vanderbilt because he believes his military training makes him a better employee for the company.
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, commonly known as USERRA, allows Wilson and other mobilized military members to retain their rights to return to their civilian jobs following a deployment.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary, mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.
| Date Taken: | 03.08.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 03.08.2006 16:02 |
| Story ID: | 5642 |
| Location: | DOHA, QA |
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